Calhoun Man Charged with Interference of Custody

said of the incident:

“We are so very thankful to Tuscaloosa PD, Vernon PD, FBI Huntsville, FBI Atlanta, Calhoun Co Sheriffs Office, US Marshals and to the public for their vigilance in this investigation.”

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Corvarius Raynell White (21 of Oxford, Al) was charged with Interference With Custody. White is currently being held in the DeKalb County Detention Center and also faces additional charges in Calhoun County.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden

“Thank you all for the tireless hours you all worked and for never stopping and never giving up until we brought her home safely.”

“God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered from Ider

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IDER, ALA.-- On Sunday, February 12, a 1970 Ford XLT was stolen from inside the town limits of Ider.

After investigation work by the Ider Police Department and Dade County Sheriff’s Office(GA) the truck was found on security cameras at a Trenton GA service station. Tips from the public identified the suspect as Zechariah Clark.

Sgt. Chad Payne(Dade County) and Ider Police Chief

Hiring

Looking

Stephen Malone checked known areas that the suspect frequented and located the stolen vehicle abandoned in the woods in Bryant AL on 02/14/23.

Mr. Clark is currently wanted for Theft of Property 1st degree, and the Ider Police Department will be obtaining warrants for his arrest.

“This investigation is still ongoing but we want to thank Dade

County Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this case” stated Chief Stephen Malone.

“Our biggest help was from the public helping our department narrow down areas and suspects, without them this case may have not been solved. We need just as much help from our community as the community needs help from us. I am beyond thankful for all of you who reached out and assisted” concluded Chief Malone. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information and photos posted are obtained from public sources (arrest records, booking lists, jail rosters and court documents.

Ider Resident Assaulted and Zip-Tied

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IDER, Ala.-- On Thursday, 02/09/23, just before 7:00 p.m., the 911 center received a call for service on Alabama Highway 75 inside the Ider Town limits. The caller advised the victim had been assaulted and was tied up.

Ider Police Department arrived on the scene and found the victim, who had his hands bound by zip ties, had been assaulted to a substantial degree.

The Ider Police Department freed the victim, and began speaking with him. The Department learned that after the assault, the victim was restrained and his truck, a 1997 Ford

F-150, was stolen during this incident. Ider Police Department will not be releasing the victim’s name due to privacy concerns.

“The public needs to understand that, we believe this is an isolated incident, meaning we do not believe this is ongoing in our area. If the public was in any type of danger, we would release that information immediately” stated

Ider Police Chief Stephen Malone.

“I want to thank Sheriff Nick Welden and Henagar Police Department for having such highly trained staff that arrived on the scene to assist so quickly. Sheriff Nick Welden’s investigation team ultimately took over the crime scene and has some of the best investigators in the state, so I have no doubt this case will be solved” continued Chief Malone.

“I ask everyone to just pray for the victim, these investigators, and our Department because I can assure you we all work tirelessly to protect our communities” concluded Chief Malone

Drug Arrest In Rainsville

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Rainsville AL - On February 2nd, 2023 Rainsville Officers were dispatched to the 1800 Block of Garret St. for a call of Domestic Disturbance. Onscene officers arrested Hunter Sayre(27) of Rainsville for the charges of Domestic Violence Harassment and Possession of a Controlled Substance after Methamphetamine, syringes, and a tourniquet were found in her purse. Hunter Sayre is currently in Dekalb County jail with a $7500 Bond

Amount.

On February 9th, 2023 Rainsville Officers were dispatched to a business in the 3400 block of AL 35 East in Rainsville for a male employee that was “not acting normal” according to supervisors. The supervisor also advised officers that the subject may have a gun. When officers arrived on scene, they made contact with Paul Poe as he was trying to leave in his vehicle.

Officers stopped him and in speaking with him found in plain sight drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. After a search of the vehicle, officers found a controlled substance as well as a handgun, and other paraphernalia on Poe’s person. Mr. Poe was arrested and charged with: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearms. Poe’s bond was set at $9500 and he was release same day as arrest.

Chief Edmondson stated “I’m thankful for all the officers hard work on these cases”. “We are not going to put up with drugs in this city, we will continue to buckle down on drugs in our area”.

Clifford (Tom)

Satterlee - passed away on February 5, 2023 at his daughter’s, Elizabeth Stephens, home in Mentone, Alabama. He was born and raised in New Orleans where he graduated from Holy Cross High School. He was drafted into the Navy at 18 and was a World War II veteran serving as an aviation radioman in the South Pacific.

Fred E. Green - 76, of Fort Payne, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Walkers Chapel Cemetery.

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Khiceeyah “Shyne” Rollins Jelks - 9 months old, of Fort Payne, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.

Vicky Tiner - 77, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at her residence. Vicky was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, & a dear friend. Funeral: Sunday, February 12, 2023at 3pm.

J. D. Blassingame - 94, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his residence. The Family will announce a Memorial Service at a later date.

Ronald Leon “Ron” Williams - 73 of Henagar died Friday, February 10 at his residence. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery at Dawson with Military Honors.

Dovis Claude Blevins - 64 of Flat Rock, died Friday, February 10 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. Funeral services are Monday at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Payne Gap Cemetery.

William A Bell - 80 of Rainsville, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Marshall Medical Center South. Funeral service is Sunday, February 12,

2023 at 3PM. Burial will follow in Kirk Memorial Gardens.

Terry Taylor - 78 of Rainsville, AL formerly of Summerville, GA passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his residence. Funeral service is Monday, February 13, 2023 at 1:00PM in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dale Haynes & Bro. Tim Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Kirk Memorial Gardens.

Bill Morton - 75 of Dutton, AL passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral service is Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 1:00PM at Pleasant Hill Church with Bro. Glenn York officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Annie Fossett - 77 of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Scottsboro Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pinehaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023.

Russell Dewayne Scivally - 59 of Foley, Alabama passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Scottsboro Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Skyline Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 -2 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, 2023.

Verlin Paskel “Booter” Ashmore79 of Larkinsville, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home. Booter was born on December 31, 1943 in Alabama to Herman Paskel & Lora Edith Hall. He loved singing, playing the guitar, painting gourds; and his love for his motorcycle and his little puppies. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Bro. David Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Wesley James Obenlander - 57, of Ft. Payne passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Funeral services are set for 1pm Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jamie Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8pm Thursday at the funeral home. W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his daughters, Amber (Jake) Waller and Catelyn (Chris) Gaskin; son, Wesley Obenlander; brothers, Wayne (Lisa)

Obenlander and Tim (Denise) Obenlander; grandchildren, Harper Obenlander, Ethan Gaskin, Zane Gaskin, Dixon Gaskin, Broady Waller, and Brinley Waller; and several nieces and nephews. Home. Burial will follow.

Essie Gaye Bain83 of Pisgah passed away Thursday at her residence. FUNERAL 2pm - Monday Feb. 13, 2023. W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. BURIAL Friendship Cemetery, Pisgah VISITATION 4 till 8pm Sunday. Randale Wallace “Wally” Burt, Jr. - 37, of Ft. Payne passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Burt; daughters, Cambree Burt and Jasper Burt; son, Jacob Burt; father, Randale Wallace Burt, Sr.; mother, Carolyn Burt; sisters, Kelly (Juan) Gonzalez and Amy Morgan; brother, Dallas (Brandi) Burt; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Alice Patterson and Claude and Edith Burt.

Susan Nix Hartline - 66, From Section Alabama 08/25/195602/11/2023

Visitation: Sunday, Febuary 12, 2023

6:00P.M.-8:00P.M.

Monday, February 13, 2023

10:00A.M.-2:00P.M. Section Funeral Home. Funeral Service:

Monday, Febuary 13, 2023. 2:00P.M. Section Funeral Home Burial at Macedonia Cemetery. Christopher “Scratch” Kirby - 68 12/07/196302/09/2023

Visitations: Saturday, Febuary 11, 2023

Section Funeral Home 6:00P.M.-8:00P.M.

Funeral Services:

Sunday, Febuary 12, 2023 3:30P.M. Section Funeral Home Chapel. Jennie Lou Medlock - 76 01/08/1947-02/13/2023

From Dutton Alabama

Visitation: Thursday, Febuary 16, 2023

Section Funeral Home Funeral Service: Friday, Febuary 17, 2023 standards that jail should have held no more than 25 inmates. Numerous lawsuits had been filed and court orders in place over the years that removed female and juvenile inmates from the jail” stated Chief Administrator Matt Sharp.

11:00A.M. Section Funeral Home Chapel Burial at New Shady Grove Cemetery.

“After the 2001 Fire, Commission President Charles Bell and I met with members of the legislature as well as Presiding Circuit Judge Randall Cole to come up with a solution. The legislature passed a $40/case court fee that was supposed to generate $500,000 + per year to help pay for the new jail. It started out at about $300,000/year and increased to over $500,000 in 2008, but after the recession, those funds have now been reduced down to less than $300,000/year” continued Sharp.

“So, later in 2001, the Commission purchased what we call the “Jail Domes”. These are fiberglass structures that look like igloos. We placed them behind the Revenue Commissioner’s Building as a “temporary” fix to ease the overcrowding until the new jail was built in 2006. We moved those Jail Domes out to the site of the new jail and used them to house “trustees” and other non-violent offenders. Those “temporary” buildings have now outlived their usefulness. They are leaking and the roofs are sagging, so we have discontinued their use as facilities to house inmates” stated Sharp. In 2021, we bid out an 80-bed addition to the jail to replace the domes. That bid came in at over $6 million. The new jail constructed in 2006 to house some 300 inmates cost about $10 million. So, we redesigned the addition and rebid in 2022. The bids only dropped to about $5.6 million. We went back to the architect and low-bidder and reduced the size down to about 60 beds and dropped the costs to about $4.8 million. That was still nearly twice what our original estimates were; however, with inflation the way it is, it wasn’t totally unexpected. The County has approximately $3,000,000 in Bond Funds available for the Jail Construction and has enough unencumbered

ARPA Funds available to make up the difference. I don’t think the Commission was real excited about the jail addition; however, when it comes to public safety, we have to have a place to house inmates and they made the decision to move forward with the project. I’ve jokingly tried to get Sheriff Welden to stop making so many arrests, but he insists on doing his job. “ concluded Sharp Commissioners and Sheriff Nick Welden agreed that there were other things that they would rather spend the county’s money on other than jail expansion.

“We have been dealing with this for a long time” stated DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow. “Prices have increased due to COVID and other factors. All of us pretty much agree that it is time to move on.”

The Commission voted unanimously to approve the jail expansion. District 3 Commissioner Ron Saferite pointed out that housing federal inmates would help offset the cost.

“We are blessed to finally get this project finalized and moving forward. It’s sad that we live in such a time that this